Posts Categorized: cruise

5 Tips to Consider Before Cruising

tips to consider before cruising

Original Post Date: May 15, 2015 Have you been thinking about cruising but not sure if you everyone will like it? I’m hoping these tips to consider before cruising will help you understand what to expect. Cruising is one of the best ways to take the family on vacation.  There is something to do for… Read more »

Cruises Make Happier Holidays

cruises during the holidays

Cruises Make Happier Holidays: While Ship’s Crew Does the Work, Guests Get to Relax, Enjoy Special Celebrations, Festive Atmosphere MIAMI, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Strange things will be happening on the high seas for Halloween, and Santa Claus will be visiting cruise ships around the world in December. No matter the holiday, cruise lines go all out… Read more »

7 Most Annoying Passengers You Find On Cruise Ships

7 most annoying passengers on a cruise ship

Let’s face it, cruising would be perfect if weren’t for all the passengers.  I get that the cruising industry ultimately needs people to stay afloat, but that doesn’t mean I can’t complain about them.  Why only 7?  Because it’s my Cranky list and I can do what I want.   7.  Mr. and Mrs. Caribbean: … Read more »

Top 5 places better than the Caribbean

Top 5 places that are better than the caribbean

If you’re an avid cruiser like myself, you’ve undoubtedly been asked this question on numerous occasions, “What was your favorite cruise, ever?”  The answer to that question is easy, the one’s that weren’t in the Caribbean. That’s right, I said it.  Sure, the water is a shimmering blue, the Rum Punch tastes like heaven in… Read more »

9 Reasons Why Formal Night Needs to Go

9 Reasons Why Formal Night Needs to Go on cruise ships

Booking.com   Welcome Cruising fans! It’s time that we talk about the elephant in the room, or should I say, Penguin in the room, formal night. Since I first started cruising, the cruising industry has grown tremendously. From the size of the ships we cruise on to the amenities on board, the cruising industry has… Read more »

Family Cruising – Fact vs. Fiction

family cruises fact versus fiction about crusing

[podbean type=audio-rectangle resource=”episode=zrapa-6a3d3c” skin=1 auto=0 share=1 download=1 height=100 ] Booking.com It’s a debate that’s been around for decades.  A topic that not only has the country divided, but many families and friends.  Of course I’m talking about cruise ships.  There’s such a rift between the “pro-cruisers” and “anti-cruisers”, that when the two sides happen to… Read more »

20 Unexpected Cost of Cruising

20 unexpected cost of cruising

Booking.com Cruising can get expensive because the little things add up Cruising is a great way to see different cities and even different countries.  There is something for everyone and cruising gives you the luxury of only having to unpack just once.  The price on the brochure is tempting especially when the prices are affordable. … Read more »

Cruising: 10 Best Reasons

cruising 10 best reasons

[podbean type=audio-rectangle resource=”episode=3q8ea-6a5f11″ skin=1 auto=0 share=1 download=0 height=100 ] For those of us who have cruised, “why cruising?” has been a question asked to me several times by non-cruisers.  I’m going to breakdown the awesome benefits of cruising and why it should be on top of your of list of things to do on your… Read more »

Cruise with Kids: 8 Reasons

Cruise with Kids Have you ever considered cruising as your next family vacation? Concerned that there won’t be much for the kids to do or maybe enough for yourself?  Well, I’m here to tell you to throw that out the porthole window!  My husband and I have cruised many times before on several cruise lines-… Read more »

Daddy Goes To Ireland (part 1)

Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to visit the British Isles…especially Ireland.  I can’t say why that area has always intrigued me.  The splendor of antiquity is just one of the of the many reasons I suppose.  I’m a sucker for history, and there are very few places on Earth that preserve history… Read more »